Winfield Scott Shipwreck Anniversary

Loaded with over 300 passengers and crew, bags of mail, and $1 million in gold, the steamship departed San Francisco for Panama on December 2, 1853… At 11:00 pm, the Winfield Scott crashed into a large rock off Middle Anacapa at full speed, striking two holes in the bow. The stern then struck, knocking away the rudder, and the ship began to sink.

Visit SBMM and learn more about this infamous shipwreck and much more.

Terrific Animation of 1797 USS Constitution Launch(es)

It was a cold and overcast day in Boston on October 21, 1797. The dismal weather must have been well matched to the anxiety of George Claghorn as he stood on the wharf of Hartt’s Shipyard in the North End of Boston, waiting for high tide… more.

Fisherman's Market

Meet local fishermen and buy the freshest fish you’ve ever tasted at the Saturday Fisherman’s Market in the harbor. Find rockfish, ling cod, halibut (filleted or whole), live crab, abalone, urchin and more at unbeatable prices.Rain or shine, 6-11 am on the City Pier at 117 Harbor Way. See details at cfsb.info/sat

Museum

Hours 10 am – 5 pm everyday except Saturdays 9 am – 3 pm

Closed Wednesdays (Also closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and the 1st Friday in August for Fiesta. Please check sbmm.org/calendar for additional special hours)

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is the home of the First-Order Fresnel Lens from Point Conception Lighthouse. Key exhibits include the Honda Disaster, Wives and Daughters: Keepers of the Light, and five new interactive Childrens Exhibits.

The 7,825 square-foot Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, located at the Santa Barbara Harbor, opened to the public in July 2000. Today, the museum is a vital part of the community, offering hands-on educational programs, interactive displays, and both temporary and permanent exhibits, attracting more than 20,000 visitors each year.

Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum their George and Vivian Obern Award for our preservation and restoration efforts towards the Waterfront Building we occupy.